Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Warwick
Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sherbourne Farm, CV35 8AF
How it compares in Warwick
That puts Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn among the 1,103 places in Warwick holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,103 | 89% | ← Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Leycester House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Chase Meadow Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Warwick Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Coffee at the Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Ale Hub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn
What is Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn's food hygiene rating?
Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warwick Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn last inspected?
Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warwick Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn compare to other places in Warwick?
89% of the 1,233 rated food businesses in Warwick hold the top rating of 5, and Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warwick Council inspects Lemon Zest Cuisine at Swallows Nest Barn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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